answersLogoWhite

0


Want this question answered?

Be notified when an answer is posted

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the musk gland on a muskrat?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What makes a muskrat guard its musk?

Courage


Where lies the musk gland in musk deer?

hind legs


What animals is hunted for musk?

I don't know that there is such a thing as the "musk family." The origins and most common source of musk oil are from the male Musk Deer. Other animals can be a source of musk oil: the muskrat, the musk ox, and the musk duck are a few.


What is a common name for a muskrat?

Muskrat is the muskrat's common name. Muskrat derives from a Native American word that was mispronounced by English settlers as musquash. People eventually thought that had something to do with its musky odor, and the name changes to musk beaver and then muskrat. The scientific name of the muskrat is Ondatra zibethicus.


Does a snail have musk?

No. Snails do not have a gland or other biological structure that creates musk.


What is skunk musk?

Skunk musk is the vapor that comes from the skunks scent gland.


How fast can a musk rat go mph?

a muskrat and swim up to 3 mph


Can you give me a long list of animals that have a musky smell?

The most popular one is the Musk Deer which is widespread in Asia. Others: Muskrat, Musk Turtle, Musk Duck, and American alligator.


Why musk deer are hunted?

for the musk gland , it is used in perfumes and traditional medicines


Who Put The Ape in Apricot?

Nature did Naah, are you kidding? It was the same thing that makes the muskrat Guard His Musk! Courage!


Why is a muskrat a primary consumer?

consumer


What are the musk glands in lamb?

Musk Glands are small glands located in the leg of lamb. Each leg has a single gland which contributes to a strong gamey flavor. the older the lamb the stronger the flavor. The musk gland is present in baby lamb but it is so small it has little or no impact on the flavor.